Federal records document 194 natural disaster events in the Emmetsburg, IA area (ZIP 50536). These include 76 hailstorms, 54 floods, and 45 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (76 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Floods account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 54 events documented. Of these, 35 (65%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (53%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Emmetsburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Emmetsburg has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmetsburg was Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50536 has experienced 194 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (54 events), blizzards (45 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmetsburg, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $695K in property damage.
Yes, Emmetsburg (ZIP 50536) has 54 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Emmetsburg has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50536 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Emmetsburg, IA area (ZIP 50536). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →